Die-hard Optimist Pillows

"About your bucket list, Brian, I think we've got enough now."

'Past performance is not an indication of future results.'

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

"Fred's calculating what future natural catastrophes he can ignore based on his probably life span."

That shows business confidence.

'You just don't know when to give up, do you?'

The Philosopher Pine, or, The Eternal Optimist.

"Well, look at the bright side, Timmy — you're 100 percent wrong."

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

"Alright! Whoa! Yes! More boiled food!"

Road Forks in the Road: No Way and Yes Way.

What the Thinker was thinking: 'I think I can...I think I can...'

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

"Surgery up here is free!"

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"Will you listen to the same three anecdotes until one of you dies?"

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

Optimist

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"You're new here ... it's customary on dismal Monday mornings to be miserable."

Six Thinking Hats

"Who's a good boy? You're a good boy."

"I love your optimism."

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

"What's this for poorer stuff?"

"The good news is...you've one less window to wash."

'I tried being pessimistic. I was terrible at it.'

I have to get the Positive Thinker...

'When my business turned into a lemon, I made lemonade....but that also failed when nobody liked its taste'

'The only part of my body that defies gravity is my age.'

"Well, there's nowhere to go but up."

Infinity Tavern

'Jane, cancel all my appointments for the rest of the week.'

Why Do Old Hippies Smile?